29 Gallon Nano SPS

[rhenders]

Well I am thinking of setting up a 29 gallon Nano SPS tank. The list of items on the way are as follows:

Super Nano Over flow and return (Glass Holes)
Mag 5 return
ASM mini g
Ecotech MP10
Tunze Osmolator ATO

Things I already have the 29 gallon tank, and a 20 gallon for sump. As far as lighting goes I have a lumen bright reflector large with 250w coralvue ballast and 12k reeflux bulb. If anyone can think of anything else let me know...I will post pics as everything is arriving. I am going to start the stand this weekend.

 

[tpallas]

Sounds great! How are you going to scape it?

 

[rhenders]

The rocks will be minimal...that way the sps will be able to grow..

 

[tpallas]

Cool, looking forward to this setup. Maybe some dosing pumps? Makes keeping the parameters stable much easier. Cheers

 

[sushi_x]

Nice!

 

[rhenders]

Whats a good dosing pump?.....Should I stick with the metal halide or should I switch to 4 to 6 bulb T5 fixture?

 

[dixiedog]

Whats a good dosing pump?.....Should I stick with the metal halide or should I switch to 4 to 6 bulb T5 fixture?

For my 29 SPS tank I use Drew's Dosers from BRS, controlled by a Reefkeeper lite. I'd use T5's over MH on any nano unless I planned on a chiller.

And if I had it to do over again, I would absolutely get rid of my 29 and go with a 30. This is the sad voice of experience speaking. I whined about the reasons in this short thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1979646

 

[rhenders]

Well still waiting the arrival of all the goods....Went to the hardware store and purchased the necessary goods for the stand. I am still trying to decide on a light. Do I go with MH or do I go with T5s. Then if I go with a T5s the only 30" 4 bulb fixture is coralife. But then I will have a limit choice of bulbs or do I go with a 6 bulb 24" and have lots of choices?.........

 

[obaptista]

I use an AI Sol Bliue over my 25 Rimless. I really like it. No heat transfer and plenty of light. Acros and monti took some time getting used to it but now look great. I chose an LED light because I wanted the intensity without the need for a chiller or changing fading bulbs. And, I like the shimmer. A MH on a 29 will likely require a chiller or fans and tons of evaporation. On a 29, you can use the AI Sol Nano which wich is a bit smaller and has the built-in dimmer. There was a price drop recently on both products. There is also an new product from EcoTech. Lots of features.

 

[rhenders]

Here are some pic so far stand is done, tank is drilled, and water is flowing...

 

[rhenders]

few more shots of rock and sump